The Clothes We Wear

EARLY IN THE PLANNING STAGES of this issue, I sat down with the lovely and wise Hadley Pollet to discuss her new line of apresyoga wear (get a glimpse on page TK) and the guiding philosophy behind her brand. She believes fashion empowers women (and men), and I agree that is what's at the heart of why so many of us love it.

In a well-made suit, skirt or pair of heels, we feel comfortable, which makes us confident. The things we wear represent who we are and how we see ourselves in the world. Great fashion is about tailored fit, quality fabric, beautiful drape and the details that set us apart as individuals; add just the right touches, whether they're from Chanel or Zara, and the look becomes your own.

All the style icons in this issue have mastered that art, from the saucy, kittenish Marisa Miller, who models lingerie-inspired looks in "Sheer Perfection" (page TK), to the elegant Dr. Vanessa Kerry, who survives a closet makeover (and photo shoot) with the help of personal stylist J. Sybylla Smith (page TK). And scouting out some of the city's best new boutiques for us is the ever-stylish Corinne Grousbeck (page TK).

We give a warm welcome to our new consulting fashion editor, designer Daniela Corte, who aims to array us in gorgeous clothing every day. Even our cover star, Patrick Dempsey, found his footing as a Versace model. Each of these folks gets a boost from a great wardrobe. We hope you feel inspired by their style as you flip through our pages.

JANICE O'LEARY
EDITOR IN CHIEF